Electronically Controlled Driving Programmes; Winter Programme Info - Vauxhall Corsa Owner's Manual

Electronically controlled driving
programmes
z Sporty programme: transmission shifts
at high engine speeds:
Tap button S (1 illuminates in the
transmission display).
z Economy programme: transmission
shifts at lower engine speeds:
Tap button S again.
z Winter programme: press T button.
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z Automatic neutral shift function
automatically sets the transmission to N
to reduce fuel consumption, e.g. at
traffic lights.
The automatic neutral shift is
activated if:
– selector lever is in D, 3, 2 or 1
and
– the foot brake is operated
and
– the vehicle is stationary
and
– the accelerator is not being operated.
As soon as the brake is released and the
accelerator pedal is depressed, the
vehicle starts off in the usual manner.
z By means of delayed gear changing
(higher engine speeds) following a cold
start, the operating temperature
programme quickly and automatically
brings the catalytic converter to the
temperature required for optimum
pollutant reduction.
z Adaptive programmes automatically
adapt gear shifting to suit the driving
conditions, such as if the vehicle is
towing a caravan / trailer, has a high
payload, or is being driven on inclines.
Winter programme
T
In the event of difficulties starting off on
slippery roads, press button T, which
can be operated in P, R, N, D and 3
(T illuminates in the transmission display).
The vehicle starts off in third gear.
The winter programme is switched off by:
z Pressing button T again.
z Shifting to 2 or 1 manually.
z Turning off the ignition.
The winter programme automatically
switched off at speeds in excess of
approx. 50 mph (80 km/h).
The winter programme automatically
switches off at extremely high transmission
oil temperatures in order to prevent
damage.